PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, September 22, 2022 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) September 23, 2022 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a few brief showers. 

Forecast High: 32°C / 90°F             Forecast Low: 28°C / 82°F 

Sunset Today: 6:08 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system is the dominant feature. However, moisture from a strong tropical wave passing south of the region could be transported across the local area and produce a few showers. 

Slight to moderate seas are expected for the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate         WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 5 feet  

SPECIAL FEATURE: A strong tropical wave passing through the southern Caribbean is will likely to become a tropical depression within the next couple of days. 

The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten will continue to monitor the Atlantic and update the public accordingly. 

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

FORECASTER: Gordon 

3-DAY FORECAST